Business Details
22 Years
experience
Award-Winning Dance School in Wirral for All Ages
Established in 2004, Anamal Dance Company has grown into one of the UK's most decorated dance schools, offering unparalleled instruction across diverse styles. Our award-winning principal, Anna Malone, leads a team of industry professionals certified by ISTD, IDTA, and UDO, each holding enhanced CRB checks and first aid qualifications. We provide structured classes for ages 3 to adult, combining technical excellence with creative expression through over 50 weekly sessions on Harlequin sprung floors. Our students benefit from collaborations with industry leaders like Diversity and Lukas McFarlane, evidenced by our multiple championship titles including BBC's Alesha's Street Dance Stars victory.With examination pathways in classical and contemporary styles, we nurture talent from foundational skills to competitive excellence while prioritising child development and parental engagement. Our facilities feature state-of-the-art sound systems, mirrored studios, and dedicated pre-school spaces with sensory learning environments. Through both in-person and virtual instruction, we maintain rigorous health and safety standards while fostering confidence, discipline, and artistic growth in every student.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Dance
Modern Jazz
Street Dance
Hip Hop
Breakin'
House Dance
Locking & Popping
Acro Dance
Freestyle
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Our faculty holds enhanced CRB checks and first aid certifications
- Award-winning principal with industry-leading choreography expertise
- Championship-winning track record with BBC television recognition
- Purpose-built studios with Harlequin sprung dance floors
- Structured learning pathways from preschool to professional development
Associations and certifications
- ISTD
- IDTA
- UDO
What people say
Love our dancing Fridays
Confidence grew
Amazing 3rd birthday party
Reward for efforts
Stay and play session
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ISTD-certified ballet programme develops technical precision and grace from foundational to advanced levels. Students train on Harlequin sprung floors with professional-grade barres and mirrors. Regular assessments ensure progression through graded syllabi while nurturing artistic expression and performance skills.
Street Dance
Contemporary street dance tuition covers breakin', hip hop, house, and locking styles. Classes focus on rhythm, isolations, and freestyle creativity under championship-winning instructors. Students gain performance experience through competitions and showcase events.
Pre-school Dance
Specially designed 90-minute sessions combine dance with developmental play for ages 2-4. Classes enhance motor skills, spacial awareness, and social interaction through sensory props and parent participation. Includes refreshment breaks and soft play time.
Examination Classes
Structured exam preparation through ISTD and IDTA boards for ballet, tap, modern, and freestyle disciplines. Professional instructors guide students through technical requirements and performance pieces with 100% pass rates in recent assessments.
Championship Coaching
Elite training programme for competition teams with choreography by industry professionals. Includes rehearsal schedules, costume design, and performance strategy sessions. Recognised by UDO as 'Top British School' with multiple national titles.
People
Anna Malone
Principal & Director
Award-winning choreographer and director with 20+ years' experience. Leads faculty of certified instructors, maintaining enhanced CRB checks and first aid qualifications. Recognised for developing championship-winning teams and BBC television collaborations.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer ballet, tap, modern jazz, street dance, hip hop, breakin', house, locking & popping, acro, and freestyle classes for ages 3+.
Are your instructors qualified?
All staff hold ISTD/IDTA/UDO teaching certifications with enhanced CRB checks and first aid training. Many have professional performance backgrounds.
Do you have pre-school classes?
Yes, our 90-minute toddler sessions include dance instruction, sensory play, and parent social time. Designed by our award-winning principal for ages 2-4.
Can students take dance exams?
We provide ISTD and IDTA examination preparation from grade 1 to advanced levels in classical and contemporary styles with 100% recent pass rates.
What safety measures are in place?
All staff have enhanced CRB checks. Classes operate on sprung floors with controlled access. First aid trained personnel supervise all sessions.
Reviews (4)
Jackie Gardiner
Feb 28, 2021
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Both my girls dance here and have done for the past 7 years after moving to the area. The reason we chose this dance school was the range of dancing it offered. Anamal is a great dance school to attend and caters for all levels of dancers whether you want to dance for fun or more seriously, both my girls love this dance school
Paula Dryden
Feb 14, 2021
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My daughter has been dancer at Ana mal dance company for over 10 years . I Would highly recommend this dance school .She has had some amazing opportunities and experiences.
Leaf Conroy
Feb 06, 2021
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My daughter has been with Anamal Dance for 6 years since she was 6 years old. Anna, Caroline, Harry & Tracey are a great team and really work hard for the kids. Dance is so much more than learning the moves- it’s about teamwork, commitment, passion and courage. It’s about friendship, dedication, compromise and having a happy safe place. Thanks so much to Anna and all the team for not just teaching her the moves, but teaching her all the other life skills she doesn’t even realise she is gaining 💗
Jackie Gardner
Feb 06, 2021
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Brilliant dance school, the support and commitment by the staff during lock down has been amazing. Would highly recommend whether you child wants to dance professionally or just for fun this school is perfect and the range of styles available will cater for all. ❤️
